Available Dobermans

updated 9/7/26

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Frau

Best Friends has taken Frau in and she’s looking for a new home. She’s a blue Dobie. They believe she was born in 2021 so she’s 5yrs old. The link below will take you right to her page. She’s in Kanab at the sanctuary.

Frau is a stunning blue Doberman with a bright spirit and a heart that’s ready for her next adventure. This girl has plenty of energy and loves having a job to do. Whether it’s going for walks, learning new skills, or simply staying active with her people, Frau is always eager to be involved. She’s wonderful with people and enjoys spending time with her human companions. Frau is learning more each day with her leash manners and making great progress. If you’re looking for a loyal companion who still has plenty of spark, Frau might be the perfect match. She’s ready to bring her intelligence, enthusiasm, and signature Doberman charm to a loving home.

https://bestfriends.org/sanctuary/adopt/212990200/frau

Dwight and Jim

Located at the West Valley Animal Shelter, but in foster.

West Valley has two Doberman mixes. Their names are Jim and Dwight. They are both fully vaccinated, chipped, neutered, six year old males who came in to the shelter as strays on January 2nd.

They have been doing absolutely amazing in the foster home together. They both enjoy the yard, peanut butter and chin scratches. 120004, 120005

Maisy

Maisy is a black/tan spayed female Doberman mix. She’s got the cutest face!

Owner reports “Maisy is spayed, she may need some shots to be current though. She was my ex-husband dog and he stated in the divorce that he didn’t want her. I was going to try to keep her, but it’s not possible. She is a good dog, walks well on a leash, knows some basic commands like sit and lay down. She is highly food motivated and I have no doubt if someone spent some time with her she would learn quickly. 

She came from an abuse situation when we adopted her. She was used strictly for breeding, extremely skinny, abused with water in some way and had never been out of a cage. She has opened up a lot since we adopted her. She can still be shy but its mainly with men and only until she is familiar with them.

She does well with other dogs/cats, small children. She gets scared if you raise your voice at her, and she loves to chase/ bark at squirrels.  She will whine a little if she is scared. She is not crate trained mainly because of her past, but she is fully house trained. She is not food aggressive, but you also can't free feed her. She will eat until she pukes. 

She really is a good dog. She can use more training but considering her past, she has come a long way. She is still a little scared of water but she will stand there patiently while you bathe her, she just shakes due to fear. I have worked with her a lot to help her over her fears and I would love to see her go to a good home where someone will continue to love her and work with her. 

I did find her original paperwork from when she was adopted but I don't have access to any recent medical history as its under my ex-husbands name. I am located in Nampa, Idaho.”

Max and Louie

Need to be placed separately. To help you identify who’s who in this group of brothers, Max has a green collar, Ricky a purple, and Louie a blue collar. They are all neutered, around 4, and have docked tails.

These three boys were found about 3 1/2 years ago. When the owner found them, they were starving and the shelters were full toward the end of COVID, so they decided to keep them. The living situation has changed as the owner is the primary care giver for her 91 year old Mother and 65 year old sister, both who have special health needs. 

These boys are wonderful indoor dogs who are current on their shots, smart, learn quickly, and are kennel trained. They all like to fetch tennis balls and peanut butter on dog biscuits. They don’t mix well with smaller animals and should probably be separated each in a loving home. They will also need someone patient as they do need further socialization, nervous around new people.

Lou - is a beautiful very smart, high energy Doberman and needs a family who’s on the go and will accept him as one of the family. He loves treats and will dance and smile (shows his teeth) when he is happy. He is eager to please his person. 

Max - is mellow, likes to nap and be petted and wonders when the next treat is. He also likes to please his person and is a mushy, lovey boy. He likes to play with his brothers but has some food insecurity issues. He is a very good dog for a family who likes to stay home and needs a companion/security dog.

Max and Louie are smart and both attempting to be alpha of their little pack. They eat separately from each other and should probably be placed separately. They are great dogs and just need good people who will love them and understand the breed.

Chop

Hello, I'm Chop! I am the cutest Dobie ever, with my floppy ears and long tail! I have previously lived with children as young as 9 years old, and loved them. I also lived with dogs and cats!
I love going on walks and sniffing, and I'm potty trained!!

I’m located at the Humane Society in Salt Lake.

https://www.utahhumane.org/adopt?fbclid=IwY2xjawTy9fRwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTEyeUVRcFU1d1BSWFJqQXZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeKWF3vVlgoQp9O1h6OQNVHprBoeI1PELZvsCRO7wzEZNhws6ZXA6TQnOjgK8_aem__aLBMxhwtleLqGix3TGwfQ#sl_embed&page=shelterluv_wrap_1734467294%2Fembed%2Fanimal%2F210727671

Zeus

Zeus is at the Salt Lake Best Friends location. Please read the information provided. He needs an dog experienced owner.

https://bestfriends.org/salt-lake-city/adopt/213027617/zeus

Hi my name is Zeus!

I'm adoption ready and with my foster family!

Zeus is a stunning young fawn Doberman with soft ears, the cutest freckles on his nose, a big heart, a busy brain, and a little white lightning bolt on his chest. The lightning bolt feels appropriate, because Zeus has big feelings, big opinions, and the energy of a dog who believes he was personally appointed by the gods to monitor neighborhood activity.

Inside the house, Zeus is soft, affectionate, silly, and deeply bonded to his people. He wants to be close — not just nearby, close. He leans into your legs for pets, melts into bed snuggles, lays his head on your chest, gives tiny snores, and suckles on soft blankets or beds like a giant baby. Once Zeus trusts you, he is all in. He wants to be your shadow, your teammate, your couch companion, and your loyal little thundercloud with feelings.

Zeus is smart, food motivated, toy motivated, athletic, playful, and very trainable. He knows sit and down, will sit politely for dinner while his bowl is being set down, and loves anything that lets him use both his body and his brain: tug, puzzle feeders, training games, adventures, and then serious snuggling afterward.

Zeus is also very observant. On walks, his internal mini-map is always running. He notices movement, clocks people, tracks dogs, and gathers evidence. Sometimes he stands there like the camera just zoomed in and the words “Investigate Suspicious Man With Bicycle” appeared on screen.

Zeus is learning that “I noticed it” does not always have to become “I must personally handle it.” This is difficult work for a dog with a lightning bolt on his chest and strong opinions about public safety.

Because of this, Zeus is not currently a casual “stroll and scroll your phone” kind of dog. Walks with Zeus require awareness, planning, and advocacy. His person needs to notice the environment, create space early, move away from tight pass-bys, and help him succeed before things get too close or too exciting. If a jogger is coming up behind you, a dog is staring from across the path, or someone is about to pass too closely, Zeus needs a person who will calmly make a better choice for him instead of waiting to see what happens.

With dogs, Zeus is socially interested and very playful, but his play style is not subtle. He does not stroll into play like, “Hello, would you care for a polite interaction?” He comes in more like, “WELCOME TO DOBERMAN RUGBY.” He can be physical, chasey, intense, and overwhelming, and he may keep trying to play even when the other dog is done. He is not a dog park or daycare dog, and any future dog friends should be carefully selected, socially appropriate dogs with slow, structured, supervised introductions.

Zeus can also get frustrated when he sees a dog he wants to meet and the answer is “not right now.” His feelings can look a little like a toddler being told he cannot have the candy bar at the checkout line: he really wants the thing, and he would like to file a very dramatic complaint about it. For Zeus, that may mean pulling, excited Doberman “woo-woo” protest sounds, or briefly grabbing the leash with his mouth. He is working on checking in, moving away, and letting his person handle the situation.

Cats are apparently high-value criminal masterminds. Zeus does not know what law the cat broke, but he is confident there was one. For this reason, he should not live with cats or small animals.

Zeus is also extremely physical when he plays with people. His joy has elbows. His zoomies have impact damage. He may body-slam, jump, mouth at clothing, or launch himself into the celebration with the grace of a baby giraffe driving a muscle car. It is funny. It is adorable. It is also a lot. He needs someone who can appreciate his goofy, full-contact enthusiasm while helping him learn calmer, more appropriate ways to play.

Zeus’s person should have meaningful experience with large, athletic, high-energy dogs — ideally Dobermans or similar working breeds. He needs structure, clear expectations, continued training, safe outlets, and a steady person who understands that Dobermans are powerful and intense, but also deeply sensitive and closely connected to their people.

Zeus’s foster mom is a dog trainer and is committed to supporting his transition after adoption, because Zeus is not being sent into the world with just good looks, big feelings, and vibes. Complimentary private lessons are available to help his new family understand what has been working for him, continue his training, and set him up for long-term success.

Because Zeus bonds deeply and can need time to build trust with new people, his transition should be thoughtful and supported. Interested adopters should plan on spending time getting to know him through a few meet-and-greets, walks, and/or training sessions with his foster mom before bringing him home. This will help Zeus feel more familiar with his new person and help his adopter learn how to support him successfully.

For the right person, Zeus has so much to offer. He is sweet, goofy, athletic, loyal, ridiculous, and deeply eager to connect. He is the whole Doberman package: beauty, brains, energy, sensitivity, loyalty, big feelings, and one very serious lightning-bolt side quest.